Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 18.0% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,674 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.5% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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