Berea, Kentucky vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 172.4% more expensive than Berea, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $99,221 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berea, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Berea, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
678% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Berea, Kentucky
Berea, KY vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Berea, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.4% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher