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SANTA BARBARA vs. BOSTON
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
29.6%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$236,533
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
48.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
29.5% higher
Commute
35.9% higher
Health
20.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
26.0% higher
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