Cost of Living Calculator - Aspen, Colorado vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 28.8% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,616 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Aspen, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower

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