Santa Barbara, California vs. Prescott Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott Valley, Arizona is 50.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $74,759 in Prescott Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Prescott Valley
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Prescott Valley, AZ
Compared to Santa Barbara, Prescott Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower