Cost of Living Calculator - Star, Idaho vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 71.6% more expensive than Star, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $85,787 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Star, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Star, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Star, Idaho
Star, ID vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Star, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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