Martinez, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 40.7% more expensive than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $253,209 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Martinez, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower