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LAFAYETTE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 15.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $63,052 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Lafayette, California

Lafayette, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Lafayette, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

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15.9% lower

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2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.1% lower

Commute

21.6% lower

Health

6.5% lower

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Personal

6.5% lower

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