Santa Barbara, California vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 31.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $34,374 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Carson
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher