Lake Los Angeles, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 102.5% more expensive than Lake Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $101,255 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lake Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
543% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lake Los Angeles, California
Lake Los Angeles, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lake Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  488.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower