Santa Barbara, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 53.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,390 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in State College
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Santa Barbara, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower