Cost of Living Calculator - West Islip, New York vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 68.7% more expensive than West Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,332 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than West Islip, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in West Islip, New York
West Islip, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to West Islip, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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