Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 158.8% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $129,394 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
584% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Appleton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  158.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  645.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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