Santa Barbara, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 64.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $17,783 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Santa Barbara, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower