Santa Barbara, California vs. Sereno del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sereno del Mar, California is 31.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $34,236 in Sereno del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sereno del Mar, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Sereno del Mar
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Sereno Del Mar, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sereno Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher