Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Locust Valley, New York


The cost of living in Locust Valley, New York is 15.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,475 in Locust Valley, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Locust Valley, New York is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Locust Valley
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Locust Valley, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, Locust Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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