Cost of Living Calculator - Calistoga, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 15.8% more expensive than Calistoga, California.

You would need a salary of $86,882 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calistoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Calistoga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Calistoga, California
Calistoga, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Calistoga, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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