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SANTA BARBARA vs. SEATTLE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Seattle, Washington

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 23.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $322,648 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Seattle
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs Seattle, WA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Seattle is:

Homeowner

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23.0% lower

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4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.7% lower

Commute

41.8% higher

Health

22.1% lower

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Personal

17.2% higher

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