Santa Barbara, California vs. Nevada City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nevada City, California is 38.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,840 in Nevada City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nevada City, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Nevada City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Nevada City, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Nevada City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher