What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 353% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

A salary of $65,000 in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts should increase to $135,666 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST LONGMEADOW vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 108.7% more expensive than East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,666 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

East Longmeadow, MA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to East Longmeadow, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

108.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

344.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% lower

Commute

0.0% higher

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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East Longmeadow, Massachusetts vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Longmeadow, MA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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