Murfreesboro, Tennessee vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 116.0% more expensive than Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $107,978 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Murfreesboro, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.0% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher