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STANFORD vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Santa Barbara, California
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
50.7%
cheaper
than Stanford, California.
You would need a salary of
$24,627
in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is
cheaper
than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Stanford, Santa Barbara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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9.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
60.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.3% higher
Commute
22.0% lower
Health
5.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.3% lower
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