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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 32.1% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $100,431 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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