Renton, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 50.7% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,692 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Renton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower