Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Akron, Ohio


The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 68.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,718 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Akron
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Akron, OH
Compared to Santa Barbara, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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