What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 458% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $55,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $138,549 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 151.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $138,549 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Chattanooga, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

151.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

674.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

19.9% higher

Health

13.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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