Santa Barbara, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 19.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $55,890 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Oakland
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
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  Personal
  8.9% higher
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