What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Auburn Hills, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 562% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Auburn Hills, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Auburn Hills, Michigan should increase to $116,524 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.

AUBURN HILLS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Auburn Hills, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 133.0% more expensive than Auburn Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $116,524 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
562% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Auburn Hills, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

133.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

584.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% lower

Commute

13.5% lower

Health

41.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Auburn Hills, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Auburn Hills, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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