Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs South Gate, California


The cost of living in South Gate, California is 35.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $32,331 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in South Gate
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs South Gate, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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