Glendale, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 102.7% more expensive than Glendale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $180,806 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Glendale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Glendale, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher