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PHOENIX vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
100.5%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$184,423
in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Santa Barbara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
100.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
17.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
385.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.4% lower
Commute
17.7% lower
Health
22.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.4% higher
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