What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Omaha, Nebraska?

Median Home Cost is 505% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Omaha, Nebraska?

A salary of $50,000 in Omaha, Nebraska should increase to $121,325 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OMAHA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Omaha, Nebraska vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 142.7% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $121,325 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
505% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, NE vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Omaha, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

142.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

556.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% lower

Commute

18.7% higher

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Omaha, Nebraska vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Omaha, NE vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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