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SANTA BARBARA vs. NEW YORK
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Santa Barbara, California vs. New York, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in New York, New York is
22.6%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$290,141
in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in New York
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, New York is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
41.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
66.9% higher
Commute
86.7% higher
Health
12.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
18.2% higher
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