What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Mattoon, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 1482% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Mattoon, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Mattoon, Illinois should increase to $159,284 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.

MATTOON vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mattoon, Illinois vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 218.6% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,284 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1482% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Mattoon, Illinois

Mattoon, IL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Mattoon, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

218.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,484.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

60.1% higher

Health

2.2% higher

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Mattoon, Illinois vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mattoon, IL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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