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ST._CHARLES vs. SANTA_BARBARA
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St. Charles, Illinois vs. Santa Barbara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
111.1%
more expensive
than St. Charles, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$105,572
in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is
more expensive
than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St._Charles, IL vs. Santa_Barbara, CA
Compared to St._Charles, Santa_Barbara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
111.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
15.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
308.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.0% lower
Commute
3.1% higher
Health
22.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.6% lower
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