Wenatchee, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 113.0% more expensive than Wenatchee, Washington.

You would need a salary of $639,003 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wenatchee, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Wenatchee, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Wenatchee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher