Cost of Living Calculator - Alpine, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 33.5% more expensive than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $66,759 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Alpine, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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