What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Avila Beach, California?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Avila Beach, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Avila Beach, California should increase to $56,568 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.

AVILA_BEACH vs. SANTA_BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Avila Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 13.1% more expensive than Avila Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $56,568 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Avila Beach, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Avila Beach, California

Avila_Beach, CA vs. Santa_Barbara, CA

Compared to Avila_Beach, Santa_Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

1.1% higher

Health

3.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

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Avila Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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