Cost of Living Calculator - Bangor, Maine vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 159.4% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $181,583 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
543% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bangor, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  697.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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