Cost of living
Santa Barbara County compared to Southern California
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Overview comparison
Santa Barbara CountySouthern California
Consumer prices in Santa Barbara County are roughly 5% higher than in Southern California.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Southern California |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,135 | 3,169 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,309 | 6,146 |
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| Without rent one person | 906 | 1,003 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,510 | 2,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,039.62 | 1,681.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,749.89 | 3,484.29 |
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| Food person | 592 | 520 |
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| Food family | 1,462 | 1,711 |
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| Transport person | 127.83 | 123.44 |
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| Transport family | 369.87 | 276.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.62 years | 78.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Southern California |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.16 | 15.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.89 | 52.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.44 | 11.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.78 | 5.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.37 | 5.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.41 | 2.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Southern California |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,403.61 | 2,028.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,733.92 | 1,887.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,401.84 | 3,551.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,557.39 | 2,684.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.09 | 89.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.58 | 134 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.72 | 62.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Southern California |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.19 | 7.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,778 | 7,226 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,777 | 7,997 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.75 | 1.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 78.43% | 84.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.78 | 19.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Southern California |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.27 | 3.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.19 | 2.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.53 | 15.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.45 | 11.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 17.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.55 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Barbara County | Southern California |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.28 | 47.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.54 | 16.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.82 | 108.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.78 | 14.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.94 | 38.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.98 | 76.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,590.11 | 1,658.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,143 | 21,073 |
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