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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 178.3% more expensive than Marfa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $208,716 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marfa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Marfa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
736% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Marfa, Texas
Marfa, TX vs Santa_Barbara, CA
Compared to Marfa, Santa_Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  734.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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