Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Elsinore, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 60.7% more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $160,693 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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