Santa Barbara, California vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 55.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $22,511 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Santa Barbara, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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