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Cost of Living Calculator - Gainesville, Virginia vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 54.3% more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $217,283 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Barbara is:
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  54.3% higher
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  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
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  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
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  Personal
  9.7% lower
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