Cost of living
Santa Barbara County compared to Santa Monica (United States)
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Overview comparison
Santa Barbara CountySanta Monica (United States)
Consumer prices in Santa Barbara County are roughly 25% higher than in Santa Monica (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,135 | 2,948 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,309 | 6,621 |
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| Without rent one person | 906 | 880 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,510 | 2,696 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,039.62 | 1,280.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,749.89 | 2,796.68 |
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| Food person | 592 | 596 |
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| Food family | 1,462 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 127.83 | 102.37 |
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| Transport family | 369.87 | 295.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.62 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.16 | 14.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.89 | 74.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.44 | 10.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.78 | 5.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.37 | 6.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.41 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,403.61 | 2,027.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,733.92 | 1,577.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,401.84 | 2,821.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,557.39 | 2,227.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.09 | 109.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.58 | 153.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.72 | 54.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.19 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,778 | 4,209 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,777 | 3,640 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.75 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 78.43% | 77.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.78 | 20.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.27 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.19 | 4.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.53 | 11.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.45 | 9.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 16.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.51 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.28 | 50.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.54 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.82 | 129.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.78 | 16.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.94 | 44.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.98 | 100.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,590.11 | 1,310.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,143 | 17,428 |
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