Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 22.9% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $6,166,254 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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