Sand City, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 50.2% more expensive than Sand City, California.

You would need a salary of $75,086 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sand City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sand City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sand City, California
Sand City, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sand City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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)
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher