Novi, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 90.0% more expensive than Novi, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $94,987 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novi, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Novi, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Novi, Michigan
Novi, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Novi, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  90.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
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  Personal
  5.8% lower
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