Mountain View, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 21.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $107,074 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower