Westfield, New Jersey vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 25.7% more expensive than Westfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $100,589 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Westfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield, NJ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Westfield, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower