Reston, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 58.6% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $126,870 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Reston, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower