Cost of Living Calculator - Afton, Minnesota vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 56.0% more expensive than Afton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $116,983 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Afton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Afton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Afton, Minnesota
Afton, MN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Afton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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