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.

What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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SANTA BARBARA vs. KAILUA (HONOLULU COUNTY)
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Q: How much more expensive is Kailua (Honolulu County) compared to Santa Barbara?

You would need a salary of $75,895 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

The cost of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is 1.2% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $75,895 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

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• Overall, Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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95% more expensive in Kailua (Honolulu County)
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Santa Barbara, CA vs Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

Compared to Santa Barbara, Kailua (Honolulu County) is:

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1.2% higher

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27.2% higher

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14.8% lower

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95.1% higher

Commute

11.5% higher

Health

10.2% lower

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20.5% higher

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