Santa Barbara, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 58.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $53,575 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower