Cost of Living Calculator - Royal Oak, Michigan vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 114.5% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $150,237 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.5% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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