Oswego, Illinois vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 106.0% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $195,657 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Oswego, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.0% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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