What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Allendale, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 336% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Allendale, Michigan?

A salary of $30,000 in Allendale, Michigan should increase to $67,882 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.

ALLENDALE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Allendale, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 126.3% more expensive than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,882 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Allendale, Michigan

Allendale, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Allendale, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

126.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

404.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

2.2% higher

Health

39.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Allendale, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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