Syracuse, New York vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 159.1% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $129,548 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
837% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Syracuse, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.1% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,218.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher