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PALO ALTO vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Santa Barbara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
49.7%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$40,277
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
60.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.3% higher
Commute
31.0% lower
Health
5.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.2% lower
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