Santa Barbara, California vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 85.5% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $92,726 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
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  85.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
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  Personal
  2.0% higher
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