Davis, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 41.5% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $113,195 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Davis, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower