Santa Barbara, California vs. Piedmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, California is 64.8% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $123,600 in Piedmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Piedmont
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Piedmont, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher