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


The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 57.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,818 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Hartford
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Hartford, CT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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