Alexandria, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 55.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $142,885 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower