What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Walla Walla, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 307% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Walla Walla, Washington?

A salary of $90,000 in Walla Walla, Washington should increase to $209,519 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.

WALLA WALLA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Walla Walla, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 132.8% more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington.

You would need a salary of $209,519 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walla Walla, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Walla Walla, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

132.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

363.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

34.2% higher

Health

29.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Walla Walla, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Walla Walla, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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