Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 120.8% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $110,385 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bentonville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.8% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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