Cost of Living Calculator - South Bend, Indiana vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 190.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $200,468 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
842% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to South Bend, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.5% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,608.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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