Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 164.4% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $198,331 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
751% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Tulsa, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.4% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  879.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher