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

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

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

A salary of $133,200 in San Luis Obispo, California should increase to $187,617 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 LUIS OBISPO vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 40.9% more expensive than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $187,617 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

15.8% higher

Health

3.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

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San Luis Obispo, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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