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SANTA BARBARA vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Irvine, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Irvine, California is
16.9%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$66,489
in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Irvine
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Irvine is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
25.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.0% higher
Commute
14.4% higher
Health
17.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.2% higher
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