Santa Barbara, California vs. Lincoln City, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln City, Oregon is 53.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,451 in Lincoln City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln City, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Lincoln City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Lincoln City, OR
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lincoln City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower