Denton, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 123.9% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $447,893 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
342% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Denton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.9% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher