Santa Barbara, California vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 16.5% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $58,238 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
16% more expensive in Kensington
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Kensington, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
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  16.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.3% higher
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