Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Columbus, Montana


The cost of living in Columbus, Montana is 54.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $33,972 in Columbus, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Montana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Columbus
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Columbus, MT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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