Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Huntsville, Alabama


The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 58.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $74,924 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Huntsville, AL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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