Santa Barbara, California vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 46.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $42,441 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Stockton
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher