What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 587% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $128,327 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 156.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $128,327 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
587% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

156.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

711.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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