Lansing, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 177.2% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $138,613 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1100% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lansing, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.2% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,246.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher