Sugar Land, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 92.3% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $236,555 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sugar Land, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  92.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
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  Personal
  4.3% lower
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