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SANTA MONICA vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Santa Monica, California vs. Santa Barbara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
19.9%
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California.
You would need a salary of
$72,126
in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Santa Barbara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
31.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.6% higher
Commute
37.3% lower
Health
25.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.3% lower
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