Cost of Living Calculator - Longview, Texas vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 165.1% more expensive than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $198,814 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
667% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Longview, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  165.1% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  665.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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