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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 110.9% more expensive than Imperial, California.

You would need a salary of $105,470 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Imperial, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Imperial, California
Imperial, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Imperial, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.9% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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