Santa Barbara, California vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 8.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $45,939 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Pacific Grove
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower