What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Atlantic City, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 751% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Atlantic City, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Atlantic City, New Jersey should increase to $130,323 in Santa Barbara, 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.

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ATLANTIC CITY vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 160.6% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $130,323 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
751% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, NJ vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Atlantic City, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

160.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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15.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,322.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

1.7% higher

Health

21.1% higher

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Personal

0.9% higher

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