Chandler, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 88.3% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $150,666 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Chandler, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher