Santa Barbara, California vs. Rock Hill, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Hill, South Carolina is 57.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $31,735 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Hill, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Rock Hill
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Rock Hill, SC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Rock Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower