Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Barrington, Illinois


The cost of living in Barrington, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $51,977 in Barrington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barrington, Illinois is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in Barrington
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Barrington, IL
Compared to Santa Maria, Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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