What is a pro or con of living in Santa Ynez, Californiacompared to Arlington, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 372% more expensive in Santa Ynez.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Ynez, California copmared to Arlington, Texas?

A salary of $325,000 in Arlington, Texas should increase to $672,892 in Santa Ynez, 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.

ARLINGTON vs. SANTA YNEZ
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Texas vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 107.0% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $672,892 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Arlington, Texas

Arlington, TX vs. Santa Ynez, CA

Compared to Arlington, Santa Ynez is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

317.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

13.6% lower

Health

14.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Texas vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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