Centennial, Colorado vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 62.6% more expensive than Centennial, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $178,873 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centennial, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Centennial, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, CO vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Centennial, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower