Norton, Massachusetts vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 88.7% more expensive than Norton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $216,957 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Norton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Norton, Massachusetts
Norton, MA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Norton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower