Santa Barbara, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 19.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $40,133 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Monterey
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower