What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $51,595 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), 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 San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 31.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $51,595 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Compared to Santa Barbara, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is:

Homeowner

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31.2% lower

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Food

5.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.4% lower

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

14.4% higher

Health

5.7% lower

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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