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 $25,173 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
      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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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