Santa Barbara, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 50.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,805 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Providence
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Santa Barbara, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher