What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Springfield, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 893% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Springfield, Ohio?

A salary of $75,000 in Springfield, Ohio should increase to $215,316 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Ohio vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 187.1% more expensive than Springfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $215,316 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Springfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
893% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Springfield, Ohio

Springfield, OH vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Springfield, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

187.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,650.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Ohio vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, OH vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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