Cost of Living Calculator - Falls Church, Virginia vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 40.0% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $350,096 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Falls Church, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower

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