What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Alexandria, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 897% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Alexandria, Louisiana?

A salary of $80,000 in Alexandria, Louisiana should increase to $211,297 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.

ALEXANDRIA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 164.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $211,297 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
897% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Alexandria, Louisiana

Alexandria, LA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Alexandria, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

164.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

982.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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