El Cajon, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 47.0% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $147,031 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  47.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.9% lower
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