Bothell, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 30.6% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,318 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bothell, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower