Portola Valley, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 60.3% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $19,845 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Portola Valley, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower