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

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Arcadia, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Arcadia, California should increase to $52,709 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.

ARCADIA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arcadia, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 5.4% more expensive than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $52,709 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Arcadia, California

Arcadia, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Arcadia, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

39.1% lower

Health

30.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Arcadia, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arcadia, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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