Reno, Nevada vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 80.1% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $135,062 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Reno, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher