What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Redondo Beach, California?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Redondo Beach, California?

A salary of $63,000 in Redondo Beach, California should increase to $63,909 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

REDONDO BEACH vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Redondo Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 1.4% more expensive than Redondo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $63,909 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redondo Beach, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Redondo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Redondo Beach, California

Redondo Beach, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Redondo Beach, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

37.5% lower

Health

25.5% higher

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Redondo Beach, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Redondo Beach, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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