What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $64,000 in Palm Desert, California should increase to $112,920 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALM DESERT vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 76.4% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $112,920 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Palm Desert, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

76.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

228.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.3% lower

Commute

22.9% lower

Health

29.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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