Santa Barbara, California vs. Danbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 45.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,145 in Danbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Danbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Danbury
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Danbury, CT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Danbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher