Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Alabama vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 123.3% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,140 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Auburn, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.3% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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