Baytown, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 161.0% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $130,479 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
588% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Baytown, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.0% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  680.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher