Cost of Living Calculator - Stanwood, Washington vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 68.0% more expensive than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $168,003 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Stanwood, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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