Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Rockwall, Texas


The cost of living in Rockwall, Texas is 48.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,975 in Rockwall, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockwall, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Rockwall
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Rockwall, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Rockwall is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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