Santa Barbara, California vs. Elk Ridge, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Ridge, Utah is 39.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $121,065 in Elk Ridge, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Ridge, Utah is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Elk Ridge
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Elk Ridge, UT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Elk Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower