Santee, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 47.4% more expensive than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $73,714 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Santee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower