What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Poland, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 326% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Poland, Maine?

A salary of $100,000 in Poland, Maine should increase to $214,047 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.

POLAND vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Poland, Maine vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 114.0% more expensive than Poland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $214,047 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Poland, Maine

Poland, ME vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Poland, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

408.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.0% lower

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

17.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Poland, Maine vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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