Hercules, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 21.7% more expensive than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $60,866 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Hercules, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower