Cost of Living Calculator - Alpine, Texas vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 158.5% more expensive than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $193,923 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
597% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs Santa_Barbara, CA
Compared to Alpine, Santa_Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  472.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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