Soldotna, Alaska vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 111.1% more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $158,358 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Soldotna, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower