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 $49,226 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% lower

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