Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs St. Helena, California


The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 10.6% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $82,951 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in St. Helena
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs St. Helena, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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