The Woodlands, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 94.7% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $233,673 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher