What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $47,296 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Fairfax town (Marin County), California is 5.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $47,296 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax town (Marin County), California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fairfax town (Marin County)
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Fairfax Town (Marin County) is:

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5.4% lower

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.2% lower

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

29.2% higher

Health

2.7% lower

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Personal

24.3% higher

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Santa Barbara, CA vs Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA

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