Santa Barbara, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 26.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $36,806 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in San Diego
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  26.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
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  Personal
  3.0% higher
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