Santa Barbara, California vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 53.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,986 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Visalia
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower