Santa Barbara, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 32.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $64,984 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher