Cost of Living Calculator - Cortland, New York vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 178.3% more expensive than Cortland, New York.

You would need a salary of $139,144 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortland, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Cortland, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
790% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Cortland, New York
Cortland, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Cortland, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.3% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,004.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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