What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Bend, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Bend, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Bend, Oregon should increase to $82,978 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.

BEND vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bend, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 66.0% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $82,978 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bend, Oregon

Bend, OR vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Bend, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

15.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bend, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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