Trinidad, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 66.6% more expensive than Trinidad, California.

You would need a salary of $83,295 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Trinidad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Trinidad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Trinidad, California
Trinidad, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Trinidad, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher