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SANTA BARBARA vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs San Jose, California
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
1.3%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$74,003
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in San Jose
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.3% lower
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Food
0.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
13.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.3% higher
Commute
55.7% higher
Health
4.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.2% higher
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