Suwanee, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 88.0% more expensive than Suwanee, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $282,010 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Suwanee, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Suwanee, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Suwanee, Georgia
Suwanee, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Suwanee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher