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Cost of Living Calculator - St. Louis, Missouri vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 163.5% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $632,358 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
883% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to St. Louis, Santa Barbara is:
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  163.5% higher
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  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  904.6% higher
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  Utilities
  5.8% lower
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  1.5% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
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  Personal
  8.5% higher
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