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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 39.2% more expensive than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $104,425 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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