Santa Barbara, California vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 4.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $61,298 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Santa Ynez
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher