Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Colorado Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 50.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $37,276 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs Colorado_Springs, CO
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Colorado_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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