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MANHATTAN vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 1.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,421 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
39% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Manhattan, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

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1.6% lower

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5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

40.0% lower

Commute

39.8% lower

Health

9.5% lower

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Personal

31.4% lower

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