What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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BALLSTON SPA vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ballston Spa, New York vs Santa Barbara, California

Q: How much more expensive is Santa Barbara compared to Ballston Spa?

You would need a salary of $159,284 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballston Spa, New York.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 112.4% more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York.

You would need a salary of $159,284 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballston Spa, New York.

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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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340% more expensive in Santa Barbara
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Compared to Ballston Spa, Santa Barbara is:

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112.4% higher

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8.4% higher

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450.2% higher

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16.7% lower

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9.0% higher

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2.4% lower

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5.1% lower

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