Santa Barbara, California vs. Redondo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redondo Beach, California is 1.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $49,289 in Redondo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redondo Beach, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Redondo Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Redondo Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Redondo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher