Cost of Living Calculator - Richland, Washington vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 117.5% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,733 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Richland, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.5% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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