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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 170.0% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $202,509 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
660% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.0% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  772.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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