Tucson, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 127.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,431 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Tucson, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.7% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  524.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower