What is a pro or con of living in Laguna Beach, Californiacompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Laguna Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Laguna Beach, California copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Barbara, California should increase to $79,050 in Laguna Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. LAGUNA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 58.1% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $79,050 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% higher

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

17.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA

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