Denver, Colorado vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 63.3% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $124,239 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Denver, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower