Santa Barbara, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 41.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,325 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, 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 Denver
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher