Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Mill Valley, California


The cost of living in Mill Valley, California is 25.9% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $188,894 in Mill Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mill Valley, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Mill Valley
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Mill Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Mill Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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