Peoria, Illinois vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 194.9% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $1,032,003 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1070% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Peoria, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.9% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,228.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher