Cost of Living Calculator - Whitefish, Montana vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 70.6% more expensive than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $85,317 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Whitefish, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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