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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 28.3% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $141,160 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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