What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $52,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $80,417 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 54.6% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $80,417 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

160.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.7% lower

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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