Cost of Living Calculator - Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 136.6% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $177,443 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.6% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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