Chicago, Illinois vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 102.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $172,453 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
436% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Chicago, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.9% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  406.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower