Santa Barbara, California vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 51.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $95,683 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Manchester
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Santa Barbara, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher