American Fork, Utah vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 91.0% more expensive than American Fork, Utah.

You would need a salary of $143,232 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in American Fork, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than American Fork, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in American Fork, Utah
American Fork, UT vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to American Fork, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.0% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher