Cost of Living Calculator - Solana Beach, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 15.8% cheaper than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $63,172 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Solana Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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