Oxnard, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 56.1% more expensive than Oxnard, California.

You would need a salary of $117,067 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxnard, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Oxnard, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Oxnard, California
Oxnard, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Oxnard, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower