Phoenix, Arizona vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 92.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $124,798 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.0% higher
      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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher