Lufkin, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 190.1% more expensive than Lufkin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $145,073 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lufkin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lufkin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
961% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lufkin, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.1% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  888.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher