Cost of Living Calculator - Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 48.3% more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $111,249 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Steamboat Springs, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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