La Mesa, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 42.8% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $107,094 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  42.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% lower
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