Torrance, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 16.0% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $73,059 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Torrance, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower