Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 157.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $279,591 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
743% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  844.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher