San Jose, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 1.3% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $93 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to San Jose, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower