Cost of Living Calculator - Waukee, Iowa vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 127.5% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $170,590 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Waukee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.5% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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