Santa Barbara, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 44.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $111,961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower