Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Houston, Missouri


The cost of living in Houston, Missouri is 66.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,438 in Houston, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Houston
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Houston, MO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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