What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Medford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Medford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Medford, Massachusetts should increase to $70,977 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.

MEDFORD vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Medford, Massachusetts vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 42.0% more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,977 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Medford, Massachusetts

Medford, MA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Medford, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.0% lower

Commute

14.0% lower

Health

26.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Medford, Massachusetts vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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