Bountiful, Utah vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 86.4% more expensive than Bountiful, Utah.

You would need a salary of $188,263 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bountiful, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bountiful, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bountiful, Utah
Bountiful, UT vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bountiful, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.4% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher