Sparks, Nevada vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 88.3% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $94,166 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sparks, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher