What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Cleveland, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 1467% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Cleveland, Ohio?

A salary of $180,000 in Cleveland, Ohio should increase to $542,490 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.

CLEVELAND vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Cleveland, Ohio vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 201.4% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $542,490 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1467% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Cleveland, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

201.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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21.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,074.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

7.2% higher

Health

36.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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