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


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 47.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,370 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Modesto
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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