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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 117.2% more expensive than Selma, California.

You would need a salary of $162,936 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Selma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Selma, California
Selma, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Selma, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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