Escondido, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 49.7% more expensive than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $74,828 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Escondido, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower