What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Upland, California?

Median Home Cost is 104% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Upland, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Upland, California should increase to $138,692 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UPLAND vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Upland, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 54.1% more expensive than Upland, California.

You would need a salary of $138,692 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Upland, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Upland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Upland, California

Upland, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Upland, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

15.6% lower

Health

30.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Upland, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Upland, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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