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Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 175.8% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $234,449 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1024% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Scranton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  175.8% higher
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  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,568.8% higher
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  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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