What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Starkville, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 568% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $62,000 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $164,754 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.

STARKVILLE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 165.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $164,754 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
568% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Starkville, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

165.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

500.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% lower

Commute

39.4% higher

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% higher

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