Lawrenceville, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 119.0% more expensive than Lawrenceville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $164,246 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lawrenceville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lawrenceville, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lawrenceville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.0% 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)
  426.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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