What is a pro or con of living in Round Rock, Texascompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Round Rock.

What salary do I need to live in Round Rock, Texas copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $26,732 in Round Rock, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. ROUND ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 46.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,732 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Round Rock
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Round Rock, TX

Compared to Santa Barbara, Round Rock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% higher

Commute

13.3% higher

Health

11.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Round Rock, TX

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