Laguna Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 36.7% cheaper than Laguna Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $47,438 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Laguna Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Laguna Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower