Cost of Living Calculator - Charlottesville, Virginia vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 103.1% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $164,491 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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