Santa Barbara, California vs. Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes, California is 41.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,417 in Mammoth Lakes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mammoth Lakes, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Mammoth Lakes
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Mammoth Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower