Atlanta, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 99.2% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $219,095 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.2% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher