Broomfield, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 62.1% more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $194,554 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Broomfield, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Broomfield, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower