Sugar Hill, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 109.7% more expensive than Sugar Hill, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $157,291 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Hill, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sugar Hill, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sugar Hill, Georgia
Sugar Hill, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sugar Hill, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.7% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher