What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Brookings, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 503% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Brookings, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Brookings, South Dakota should increase to $129,702 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROOKINGS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 159.4% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $129,702 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
503% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Brookings, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

159.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

586.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

61.7% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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