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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 99.0% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $149,249 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sonora, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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