Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Harlingen, Texas


The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 67.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $32,446 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Harlingen, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower

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