Closter, New Jersey vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 32.1% more expensive than Closter, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $224,639 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Closter, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Closter, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Closter, New Jersey
Closter, NJ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Closter, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower