Santa Barbara, California vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anderson, South Carolina is 60.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $39,192 in Anderson, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anderson, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Anderson
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Anderson, SC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Anderson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower