Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Massachusetts vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 4.8% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,617 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Newton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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