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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 50.2% more expensive than Hamilton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,086 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Hamilton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Hamilton, Massachusetts
Hamilton, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Hamilton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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