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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 59.9% more expensive than Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,934 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Carmel, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Carmel, New York
Carmel, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Carmel, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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