Santa Barbara, California vs. Cedar Park, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Park, Texas is 43.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,095 in Cedar Park, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Park, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Cedar Park
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Cedar Park, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Cedar Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower