Cost of Living Calculator - Niles, Illinois vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 97.9% more expensive than Niles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $148,433 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Niles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Niles, Illinois
Niles, IL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Niles, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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