Redmond, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 12.7% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $148,348 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Redmond, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower