What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Williamsburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 267% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Williamsburg, Virginia?

A salary of $102,500 in Williamsburg, Virginia should increase to $222,679 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.

WILLIAMSBURG vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 117.2% more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $222,679 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Williamsburg, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

117.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

280.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

38.8% higher

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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