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SANTA BARBARA vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is
52.6%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$71,111
in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Virginia Beach is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
52.6% 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
11.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.6% higher
Commute
1.0% higher
Health
7.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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