Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Lake Stevens, Washington


The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 40.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,876 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Stevens
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs Lake_Stevens, WA
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Lake_Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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