Santa Barbara, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 23.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,504 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Seattle
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
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  23.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
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  Personal
  17.2% higher
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