Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Palatine, Illinois


The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 50.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $37,517 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Palatine
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Palatine, IL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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