What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 515% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $85,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $206,944 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 143.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $206,944 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
515% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Grand Rapids, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

143.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

604.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

2.0% higher

Health

39.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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