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SANTA BARBARA vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
19.1%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$84,906
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
40.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% higher
Commute
70.4% higher
Health
20.5% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.0% higher
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