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SANTA BARBARA vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 29.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $87,299 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Boston
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs Boston, MA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Boston is:

Homeowner

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29.6% lower

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.5% higher

Commute

35.9% higher

Health

20.8% lower

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Personal

26.0% higher

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