Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 15.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $59,335 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York 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 Brooklyn
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.1% higher
  Commute
  98.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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