Denver, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 70.5% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,035 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Denver, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower