What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Southington, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 331% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Southington, Connecticut?

A salary of $75,000 in Southington, Connecticut should increase to $150,069 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHINGTON vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Southington, Connecticut vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 100.1% more expensive than Southington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $150,069 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southington, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Southington, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Southington, Connecticut

Southington, CT vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Southington, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

357.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.8% lower

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

0.7% lower

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Personal

15.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Southington, Connecticut vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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