Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 99.9% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $199,908 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Palatine, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.9% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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