Spokane, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 121.0% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $265,193 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Spokane, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher