Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs University Place, Washington


The cost of living in University Place, Washington is 40.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $45,021 in University Place, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Place, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in University Place
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs University Place, WA
Compared to Santa Barbara, University Place is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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