Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Indiana vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 161.9% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $314,323 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
562% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Columbus, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.9% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  646.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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