Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 144.8% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $220,348 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
459% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Eau Claire, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.8% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  593.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher