Fort Worth, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 117.5% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $163,099 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.5% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  487.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower