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SANTA BARBARA vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
23.0%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$38,504
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
23.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
38.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.7% lower
Commute
41.8% higher
Health
22.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
17.2% higher
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