Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Newport, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 35.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $52,024 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Newport
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Newport, RI
Compared to Santa Barbara, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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