Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 38.5% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $138,525 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Richmond, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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