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SANTA BARBARA vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
50.7%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$56,682
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Chicago
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
80.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.9% higher
Commute
42.8% higher
Health
22.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.7% higher
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