Burlington, Vermont vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 94.0% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $97,017 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Burlington, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower