Santa Barbara, California vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 59.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $20,216 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower