Santa Barbara, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 54.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $40,642 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower