Vallejo, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 67.1% more expensive than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $83,551 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Vallejo, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower