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

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Newport Beach.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Santa Barbara, California should increase to $162,047 in Newport 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. NEWPORT BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 62.0% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $162,047 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newport 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
75% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Newport Beach, CA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Newport Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

14.2% higher

Health

17.5% lower

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Newport Beach, CA

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