Santa Barbara, California vs. Lynden, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynden, Washington is 45.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,237 in Lynden, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynden, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lynden
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Lynden, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lynden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher