Lahaina, Hawaii vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 34.8% more expensive than Lahaina, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $67,378 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lahaina, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina, HI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lahaina, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower