Valdosta, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 177.6% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $138,790 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
845% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, GA vs. Santa_Barbara, CA
Compared to Valdosta, Santa_Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.6% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  837.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher