New Hope, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 39.8% more expensive than New Hope, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,885 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than New Hope, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in New Hope, Pennsylvania
New Hope, PA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to New Hope, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower