Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Ridgeland, Mississippi


The cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi is 59.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,289 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeland, Mississippi is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Ridgeland
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Ridgeland, MS
Compared to Santa Barbara, Ridgeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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