Santa Barbara, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 31.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $137,494 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher