Norman, Oklahoma vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 150.5% more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $42,578 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norman, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
543% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, OK vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Norman, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.5% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  605.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher