Medford, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 113.0% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,267 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Medford, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher