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SANTA BARBARA vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
44.2%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$60,270
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
44.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
71.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.1% higher
Commute
24.7% higher
Health
8.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.5% higher
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