What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Castro Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Castro Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Castro Valley, California should increase to $56,305 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CASTRO VALLEY vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Castro Valley, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 12.6% more expensive than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $56,305 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Castro Valley, California

Castro Valley, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Castro Valley, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

22.7% lower

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Castro Valley, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Castro Valley, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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