What is a pro or con of living in Montecito, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Montecito.

What salary do I need to live in Montecito, California copmared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

A salary of $200,000 in Rancho Santa Fe, California should increase to $240,584 in Montecito, 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.

RANCHO SANTA FE vs. MONTECITO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montecito, California is 20.3% more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $240,584 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Montecito
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California

Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Montecito, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Montecito is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

18.0% lower

Health

27.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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