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SANTA BARBARA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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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 $73,933 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

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50.7% lower

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14.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% higher

Commute

42.8% higher

Health

22.3% lower

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Personal

4.7% higher

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