Cost of Living Calculator - Ballwin, Missouri vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 106.5% more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $181,755 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
341% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Ballwin, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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