Cost of Living Calculator - West Hartford, Connecticut vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 95.1% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $243,845 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to West Hartford, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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