Santa Barbara, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 22.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $104,456 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in New York
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.9% higher
  Commute
  86.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher