Cost of Living Calculator - Carson City, Nevada vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 96.8% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $98,419 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Carson City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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