Chico, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 90.3% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $73,268 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Chico, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  90.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
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  Personal
  0.2% higher
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