Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 81.1% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,565 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower