Temple, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 160.0% more expensive than Temple, Texas.

You would need a salary of $130,012 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Temple, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Temple, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.0% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  751.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher