Morro Bay, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 40.8% more expensive than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $70,381 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Morro Bay, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower