Cost of Living Calculator - Vancouver, Washington vs Santa Barbara, California


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

You would need a salary of $125,610 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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