Santa Barbara, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 32.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $33,938 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Rancho Mirage
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs. Rancho_Mirage, CA
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Rancho_Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher