Parker, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 53.2% more expensive than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $574,631 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Parker, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower