Santa Barbara, California vs. Parker, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parker, Colorado is 34.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $58,733 in Parker, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parker, Colorado 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 Parker
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Parker, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Parker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher