| | Santa Barbara, CA | Taos, NM | United States |
| Overall | 154.7 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 113.8 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Health | 113.2 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 476.7 | 114.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,525,500 | $386,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,020.0% | 10,570.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 97.0 | 73.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 142.5 | 97.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Santa Barbara 
51 Reviews
I moved to Santa Barbara around 23 years ago to study at Brooks, which like most of the Santa Barbara that I knew—has been destroyed. Homelessness, drugs, gangs, high More
I fell in love with Santa Barbara about thirty years ago and finally moved here a few years ago. Because of the price of homes, it is an expensive place to live. The More
If you like high crime, paying a $4,500 a month mortgage and crazy high taxes, this is the place for you. It’s too bad because it wasn’t always like this. When I moved More
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I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime.
New Mexico is a favorite.
Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.)
This More
Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other More
Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it More
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