What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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LEXINGTON vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Massachusetts vs Santa Barbara, California

Q: How much more expensive is Santa Barbara compared to Lexington?

You would need a salary of $76,725 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 2.3% more expensive than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,725 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Barbara
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Lexington, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Lexington, Santa Barbara is:

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2.3% higher

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3.4% lower

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13.2% higher

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24.5% lower

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5.5% lower

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26.9% higher

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Personal

18.4% lower

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