Dallas, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 115.7% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $291,252 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Dallas, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.7% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  440.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower