Santa Barbara, California vs. Owatonna, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owatonna, Minnesota is 61.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $45,929 in Owatonna, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owatonna, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Owatonna
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Owatonna, MN
Compared to Santa Barbara, Owatonna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower