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

Median Home Cost is 162% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Castroville, California should increase to $79,934 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.

CASTROVILLE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Castroville, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 59.9% more expensive than Castroville, California.

You would need a salary of $79,934 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castroville, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Castroville, California

Castroville, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Castroville, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

10.7% lower

Health

21.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Castroville, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Castroville, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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