Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Arroyo Grande, California


The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 29.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $175,654 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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