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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 59.4% more expensive than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $239,100 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Ripon, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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