Santa Barbara, California vs. Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is 40.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $89,491 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glenwood Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Glenwood Springs
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Glenwood Springs, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Glenwood Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher