Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 123.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,448 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Durham, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.5% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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