Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs West St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 53.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,084 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Santa Barbara, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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