Redwood City, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 21.5% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $125,636 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower