Santa Barbara, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 12.0% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $134,374 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
18% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  12.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  17.6% higher
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