Brazoria, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 147.3% more expensive than Brazoria, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,666 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brazoria, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Brazoria, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
690% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Brazoria, Texas
Brazoria, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Brazoria, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.3% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  592.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher