Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Shelton, Washington


The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 55.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $33,594 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Shelton
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Shelton, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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