Layton, Utah vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 94.2% more expensive than Layton, Utah.

You would need a salary of $97,103 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Layton, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Layton, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Layton, Utah
Layton, UT vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Layton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher