Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 170.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $81,104 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
674% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.3% 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
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  760.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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