Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Fort Carson, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 55.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $22,143 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado 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 Fort Carson
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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