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SANTA BARBARA vs. FAIRFAX
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Fairfax, Virginia
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
32.0%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$136,026
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
52.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% higher
Commute
31.5% higher
Health
9.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.4% higher
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