Akron, Ohio vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 216.3% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $158,128 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1337% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Akron, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  216.3% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,644.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher