Cost of living
New Jersey compared to Santa Barbara County
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Overview comparison
New JerseySanta Barbara County
Consumer prices in Santa Barbara County are roughly 22% higher than in New Jersey.
Cost of living
| Item | New Jersey | Santa Barbara County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,637 | 2,135 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,719 | 6,309 |
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| Without rent one person | 948 | 906 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,440 | 2,510 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,560.9 | 2,039.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,078.26 | 2,749.89 |
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| Food person | 637 | 592 |
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| Food family | 1,429 | 1,462 |
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| Transport person | 77.18 | 127.83 |
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| Transport family | 186.24 | 369.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 58.99 years | 79.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Jersey | Santa Barbara County |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.48 | 17.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 93.59 | 76.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.95 | 10.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.21 | 5.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.81 | 5.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.44 | 2.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Jersey | Santa Barbara County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,113.71 | 2,403.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,832.66 | 1,733.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,513.61 | 3,401.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,744.87 | 2,557.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.16 | 80.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.36 | 147.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.51 | 61.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Jersey | Santa Barbara County |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.08 | 6.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,495 | 7,778 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,587 | 7,777 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.04 | 1.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.75% | 78.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.01 | 18.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Jersey | Santa Barbara County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.36 | 3.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.95 | 3.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.21 | 16.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.34 | 10.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.62 | 13.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | New Jersey | Santa Barbara County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.58 | 44.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.05 | 12.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 165.87 | 95.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 27.91 | 16.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.47 | 39.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.38 | 106.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,260.89 | 1,590.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,259 | 25,143 |
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