Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Post Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 50.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $49,977 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Post Falls
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Post Falls, ID
Compared to Santa Barbara, Post Falls 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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