Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 56.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,914 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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