What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Benton Harbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1308% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Benton Harbor, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Benton Harbor, Michigan should increase to $151,530 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.

BENTON HARBOR vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 203.1% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $151,530 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1308% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Benton Harbor, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

203.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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26.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,909.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

0.9% lower

Health

22.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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