Santa Barbara, California vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 54.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $18,394 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Richland
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower