Dayton, Ohio vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 206.5% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $186,947 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1358% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Dayton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  206.5% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,193.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower