Walnut, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 21.5% more expensive than Walnut, California.

You would need a salary of $183,405 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Walnut, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Walnut, California
Walnut, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Walnut, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower