What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Williston, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 415% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Williston, North Dakota?

A salary of $72,000 in Williston, North Dakota should increase to $166,371 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILLISTON vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Williston, North Dakota vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 131.1% more expensive than Williston, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $166,371 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Williston, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Williston, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
415% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Williston, North Dakota

Williston, ND vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Williston, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

131.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

367.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

39.4% higher

Health

4.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Williston, North Dakota vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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