Washington, District of Columbia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 44.7% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $130,219 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Washington, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower