Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 65.7% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $124,278 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Santa_Barbara, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Santa_Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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