Santa Barbara, California vs. Yuba City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuba City, California is 47.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,503 in Yuba City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuba City, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Yuba City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Yuba City, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Yuba City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower