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

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Palm Springs, California should increase to $113,999 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 SPRINGS vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Springs, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 62.9% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $113,999 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Palm Springs, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

179.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.8% lower

Commute

25.4% lower

Health

29.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Palm Springs, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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