Cary, North Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 91.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,570 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Cary, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  91.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
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  Personal
  3.9% higher
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