Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 58.1% more expensive than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,064 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Castle Rock, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower