Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Seaside, Oregon


The cost of living in Seaside, Oregon is 51.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,072 in Seaside, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Seaside
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Seaside, OR
Compared to Santa Barbara, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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