What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Marquette, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 488% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Marquette, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Marquette, Michigan should increase to $181,181 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.

MARQUETTE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Marquette, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 141.6% more expensive than Marquette, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $181,181 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marquette, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
488% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Marquette, Michigan

Marquette, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Marquette, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

141.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

495.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.0% lower

Commute

38.0% higher

Health

5.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Marquette, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marquette, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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