Santa Clara, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 7.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $463,420 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
10% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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