Cost of Living Calculator - Sierra Madre, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 3.8% more expensive than Sierra Madre, California.

You would need a salary of $134,955 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Madre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sierra Madre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sierra Madre, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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