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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 51.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $36,140 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
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  51.8% lower
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  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
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  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
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  Personal
  9.6% higher
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