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Cost of Living Calculator - Tucson, Arizona vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 127.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $394,310 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Tucson, Santa Barbara is:
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  127.7% higher
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  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  524.8% higher
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
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  Personal
  0.5% lower
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