Cost of Living Calculator - Montecito, California vs Rancho Santa Fe, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 16.9% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $62,348 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Montecito, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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