Cost of Living Calculator - Imperial Beach, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 41.1% more expensive than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $105,845 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Imperial Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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