Santa Barbara, California vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 50.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,943 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah 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 Provo
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower