Cost of Living Calculator - Grafton, Massachusetts vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 78.5% more expensive than Grafton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $713,855 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Grafton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Grafton, Massachusetts
Grafton, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Grafton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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