Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Gig Harbor, Washington


The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 34.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $48,807 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Gig Harbor
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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