Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lee, New Jersey vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 46.9% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $110,199 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fort Lee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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