Santa Barbara, California vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 14.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $51,381 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
20% cheaper in Vail
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Vail is:
  Homeowner
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  14.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  27.3% lower
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  Personal
  6.7% higher
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