Cost of Living Calculator - New Bern, North Carolina vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 162.5% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $196,976 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to New Bern, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.5% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  712.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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