What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 395% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $119,989 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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. SANTA_BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 140.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $119,989 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
395% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Santa_Barbara, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, Santa_Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

470.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

8.5% higher

Health

41.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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