Santa Barbara, California vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 26.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $111,037 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Bedford
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher