What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 76% cheaper in Chesapeake.

What salary do I need to live in Chesapeake, Virginia copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $42,666 in Chesapeake, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 52.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,666 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% higher

Commute

4.3% higher

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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