Pasadena, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 17.3% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $105,549 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  17.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% lower
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