Norwalk, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 53.8% more expensive than Norwalk, California.

You would need a salary of $115,332 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Norwalk, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Norwalk, California
Norwalk, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Norwalk, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower