Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 126.3% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $169,704 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Johnston, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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