Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Sun Valley, Idaho


The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 28.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $35,865 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sun Valley
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Sun Valley, ID
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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