What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to San Fernando, California?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to San Fernando, California?

A salary of $17,000 in San Fernando, California should increase to $25,114 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN FERNANDO vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

San Fernando, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 47.7% more expensive than San Fernando, California.

You would need a salary of $25,114 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Fernando, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than San Fernando, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in San Fernando, California

San Fernando, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to San Fernando, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

139.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

39.4% lower

Health

25.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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San Fernando, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Fernando, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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