Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 13.3% more expensive than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $351,271 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Potomac, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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