Mobile, Alabama vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 162.8% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $131,423 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
766% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Mobile, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  162.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  864.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
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  Personal
  6.4% higher
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