Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 27.8% more expensive than Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California.

You would need a salary of $63,900 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California
Sunnyside Tahoe City, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sunnyside Tahoe City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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