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SANTA BARBARA vs. VALLEY CENTER
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Valley Center, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Valley Center, California is
25.9%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$37,035
in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Valley Center
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Valley Center is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
3.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
47.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.5% higher
Commute
39.8% higher
Health
21.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.8% higher
Cost of Food
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