Santa Barbara, California vs. Winchester, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winchester, California is 35.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $32,446 in Winchester, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winchester, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Winchester
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Winchester, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Winchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher