What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Pagosa Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 187% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Pagosa Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $97,500 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado should increase to $215,033 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.

PAGOSA SPRINGS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pagosa Springs, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 120.5% more expensive than Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $215,033 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Pagosa Springs, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

120.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

215.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

34.2% higher

Health

42.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Pagosa Springs, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

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