Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 157.6% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,783 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
739% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Waukegan, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.6% 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)
  803.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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