What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Clemson, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 335% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Clemson, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Clemson, South Carolina should increase to $116,028 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.

CLEMSON vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Clemson, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 132.1% more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $116,028 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemson, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Clemson, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

132.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

446.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Clemson, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clemson, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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