Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 78.6% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $232,189 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher