Buena Vista, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 108.3% more expensive than Buena Vista, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $104,159 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Buena Vista, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Buena Vista, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  108.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
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  Personal
  2.7% higher
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