Shelby, Montana vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 200.6% more expensive than Shelby, Montana.

You would need a salary of $225,414 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Shelby, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
808% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Shelby, Montana
Shelby, MT vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Shelby, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.6% higher
      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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  744.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher