Cost of Living Calculator - Chesterton, Indiana vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 118.6% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $153,000 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
447% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Chesterton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.6% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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