Fremont, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 1.7% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $142,515 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fremont, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower