What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Rock Hill, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 445% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Rock Hill, South Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Rock Hill, South Carolina should increase to $141,800 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.

ROCK HILL vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rock Hill, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 136.3% more expensive than Rock Hill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $141,800 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Rock Hill, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Rock Hill, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

136.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

577.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

18.0% higher

Health

1.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rock Hill, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rock Hill, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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