Cost of Living Calculator - Orono, Maine vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 149.6% more expensive than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $74,880 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
473% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Orono, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  493.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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