Santa Barbara, California vs. San Tan Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Tan Valley, Arizona is 50.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $49,518 in San Tan Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Tan Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in San Tan Valley
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. San Tan Valley, AZ
Compared to Santa Barbara, San Tan Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower