Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Highlands Ranch, Colorado


The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 34.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $49,254 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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