Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 138.1% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $211,946 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.1% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  543.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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