Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Fayetteville, North Carolina


The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 62.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,348 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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