Manhattan Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 43.0% cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $28,499 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Manhattan Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower