Cost of Living Calculator - Pleasanton, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 4.8% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $71,396 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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