Cost of Living Calculator - Anthem, Arizona vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 77.9% more expensive than Anthem, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $88,939 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anthem, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Anthem, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Anthem, Arizona
Anthem, AZ vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Anthem, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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