What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Laguna Hills, California?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Laguna Hills, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Laguna Hills, California should increase to $65,200 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAGUNA HILLS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Laguna Hills, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 30.4% more expensive than Laguna Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $65,200 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Hills, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Laguna Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Laguna Hills, California

Laguna Hills, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Laguna Hills, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Laguna Hills, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Laguna Hills, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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