Santa Barbara, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 18.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $40,638 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Solvang
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower