Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 51.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $61,680 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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