Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Valley, Iowa vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 166.4% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $199,826 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
566% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Rock Valley, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.4% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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