Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Montpelier, Vermont


The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 54.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $36,641 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Montpelier, VT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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