Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Arvada, Colorado


The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 39.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $135,991 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Arvada
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Arvada, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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