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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 24.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $56,759 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
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• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lake Forest is:
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  24.3% lower
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  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
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  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
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  Personal
  2.5% higher
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