Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Dothan, Alabama


The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 63.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,398 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Dothan
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Dothan, AL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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