Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Del Mar, California


The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 76.0% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $131,999 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Del Mar, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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