Gilbert, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 77.6% more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $221,985 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Gilbert, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher