Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Guilford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Guilford, Connecticut is 41.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,142 in Guilford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Guilford, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Guilford
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Guilford, CT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Guilford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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