Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 77.7% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $133,301 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Laurel, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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