Montecito, California vs. Mead Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mead Valley, California is 73.7% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $13,135 in Mead Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead Valley, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Mead Valley
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. Mead Valley, CA
Compared to Montecito, Mead Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher