Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 83.6% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $91,786 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.6% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher