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PALO ALTO vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 49.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $88,114 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Palo Alto, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

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49.7% lower

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8.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

31.0% lower

Health

5.1% higher

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Personal

3.2% lower

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