Isla Vista, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 12.0% more expensive than Isla Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $56,015 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Isla Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Isla Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Isla Vista, California
Isla Vista, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Isla Vista, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  12.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.2% lower
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