Sebastopol, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 20.5% more expensive than Sebastopol, California.

You would need a salary of $60,227 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sebastopol, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sebastopol, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sebastopol, California
Sebastopol, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sebastopol, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower