Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 79.5% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $89,745 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.5% higher
      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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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