Prescott, Arizona vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 78.5% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $89,230 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Prescott, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher