Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho San Diego, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 45.5% more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $119,278 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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