What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 645% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $105,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $248,961 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 137.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $248,961 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
645% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

137.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

710.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

8.1% lower

Health

27.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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