Carlsbad, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 10.9% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $110,891 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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