What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 594% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi should increase to $133,354 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.

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BAY ST. LOUIS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 166.7% more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $133,354 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
594% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Bay St. Louis, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

166.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

748.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

14.2% higher

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Personal

6.7% higher

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