Brisbane, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 2.1% more expensive than Brisbane, California.

You would need a salary of $129,678 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brisbane, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Brisbane, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Brisbane, California
Brisbane, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Brisbane, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower