Santa Barbara, California vs. Lake Ozark, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ozark, Missouri is 57.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $32,251 in Lake Ozark, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ozark, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lake Ozark
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Lake Ozark, MO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lake Ozark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower