Livermore, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 19.8% more expensive than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $59,896 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Livermore, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower