Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Roanoke, Virginia


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 61.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $28,744 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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