Aiken, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 152.5% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,521 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
610% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Aiken, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  152.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  715.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
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  Personal
  6.8% higher
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