Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 76.9% more expensive than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,180 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Evanston, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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