Greece, New York vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 150.2% more expensive than Greece, New York.

You would need a salary of $125,086 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greece, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Greece, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
657% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Greece, New York
Greece, NY vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Greece, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.2% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  744.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower