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


The cost of living in Compton, California is 37.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $31,299 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Compton
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs Compton, CA
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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