What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 386% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $40,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $98,486 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.

COLLEGE STATION vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 146.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,486 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to College Station, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

146.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

373.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

38.4% higher

Health

12.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% higher

Cost of Food

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College Station, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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