Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgewood, New Jersey vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 29.9% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,928 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Ridgewood, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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