Folsom, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 46.8% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $96,910 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Folsom, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower