Santa Barbara, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 50.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $59,862 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Santa Barbara, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Personal
  2.3% lower
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