Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 53.7% more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $353,434 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Gig Harbor, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower