Cost of Living Calculator - Point Arena, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 65.1% more expensive than Point Arena, California.

You would need a salary of $82,538 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Arena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Point Arena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Point Arena, California
Point Arena, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Point Arena, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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