Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 175.1% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $206,408 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
725% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  175.1% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  779.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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