Palmdale, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 65.7% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $248,555 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower