Santa Barbara, California vs. Sedona, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sedona, Arizona is 34.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $36,494 in Sedona, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sedona, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Sedona
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Sedona, AZ
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sedona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower