White Plains, New York vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 41.7% more expensive than White Plains, New York.

You would need a salary of $184,181 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in White Plains, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than White Plains, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in White Plains, New York
White Plains, NY vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to White Plains, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower