Cost of Living Calculator - South Kingstown, Rhode Island vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 75.4% more expensive than South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $131,594 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than South Kingstown, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
South Kingstown, RI vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to South Kingstown, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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