Olmos Park, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 40.9% more expensive than Olmos Park, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,427 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olmos Park, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Olmos Park, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Olmos Park, Texas
Olmos Park, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Olmos Park, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher