Santa Barbara, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 66.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $33,011 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% lower