San Carlos, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 31.9% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $136,273 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% lower
      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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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