Santa Barbara County, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California?
$13,800 / month
for a family, 155.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $165,600 for the year for a family.
$7,833 / month
for a single person, 64.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $94,000 for the year for a single person.

Santa Barbara cost of living score
154.7
More expensive
54.7% higher
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the California average
Santa Barbara Califor County, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for California.

Santa Barbara County, CA

Housing costs in Santa Barbara?
A typical home costs $863,600, which is 155.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Barbara costs $2,670 per month, which is 86.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.5% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Santa Barbara?
To live comfortably in Santa Barbara Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $165,600 for a family, and $94,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Barbara?
The cost of living in Santa Barbara County, CA is significantly higher than the US average. According to data from BestPlaces, the Cost of Living in Santa Barbara County is 154.7, while the US average Cost of Living is 100. This reflects the high cost of living associated with housing prices; the median house value for Santa Barbara County is $863,600 compared to the US average house value of $338,100. Despite this higher level of expenses associated with living in Santa Barbara County, it's no surprise that this area remains a desirable place to call home due to its quality of life and proximity to stunning natural beauty.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSanta BarbaraCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  108.8  Unlock100.0
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  270.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  94.6  Unlock100.0
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  142.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here 2014-now (2022). I obviously like it, and so do many other people. It's a "destination wedding" location, draws tourists from around the world as well as  More

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