Cost of Living Calculator - Nashville, Tennessee vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 111.3% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $528,371 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Nashville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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