Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 136.6% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $283,909 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
533% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Springfield, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  600.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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