West Linn, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 50.0% more expensive than West Linn, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $74,983 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Linn, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than West Linn, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in West Linn, Oregon
West Linn, OR vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to West Linn, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower