What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Tacoma, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 235% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Tacoma, Washington?

A salary of $61,000 in Tacoma, Washington should increase to $112,643 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TACOMA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Tacoma, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 84.7% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $112,643 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Tacoma, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

274.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.0% higher

Commute

18.7% lower

Health

28.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Tacoma, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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