Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Alabama vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 181.9% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $211,428 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1104% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.9% 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)
  1,279.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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