Newark, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 11.6% more expensive than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $103,736 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Newark, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower