Olympia, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 94.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,104 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Olympia, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher