Huntsville, Alabama vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 140.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $120,121 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
488% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  657.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher