Orinda, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 38.8% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $73,388 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Orinda, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower