What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 351% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Madison, Wisconsin should increase to $107,446 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 114.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $107,446 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
351% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Madison, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

352.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.1% lower

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

21.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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