Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 22.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $57,928 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Queens
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.7% higher
  Commute
  94.3% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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