Long Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 37.0% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $27,392 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  37.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.3% lower
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