Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 170.3% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $405,521 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Wausau, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.3% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  940.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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