Vacaville, California vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 32.6% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $33,708 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Barstow
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Vacaville, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower