Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Texas vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 180.4% more expensive than Bowie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $305,683 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bowie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
740% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bowie, Texas
Bowie, TX vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bowie, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.4% 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
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  950.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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