Santa Barbara, California vs. Branford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Branford, Connecticut is 48.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,952 in Branford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Branford, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Branford
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Branford, CT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Branford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher