Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 46.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $26,961 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% lower
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower