Cost of Living Calculator - Garland, Texas vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 118.6% more expensive than Garland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $218,556 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Garland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
454% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Garland, Texas
Garland, TX vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Garland, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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