Cost of living
Sterling compared to Santa Barbara County
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Overview comparison
SterlingSanta Barbara County
Consumer prices in Santa Barbara County are roughly 16% higher than in Sterling.
Cost of living
| Item | Sterling | Santa Barbara County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,415 | 2,135 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,943 | 6,309 |
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| Without rent one person | 782 | 906 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,391 | 2,510 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,399.59 | 2,039.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,569.11 | 2,749.89 |
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| Food person | 661 | 592 |
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| Food family | 1,556 | 1,462 |
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| Transport person | 109.27 | 127.83 |
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| Transport family | 237.85 | 369.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.1 years | 79.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sterling | Santa Barbara County |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.95 | 17.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.99 | 76.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.89 | 10.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.82 | 5.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.89 | 5.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.76 | 2.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sterling | Santa Barbara County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,016.86 | 2,403.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,104.55 | 1,733.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,233.88 | 3,401.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,045.04 | 2,557.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.5 | 80.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.61 | 147.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.34 | 61.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sterling | Santa Barbara County |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.47 | 6.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,797 | 7,778 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,699 | 7,777 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.41 | 1.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58% | 78.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.8 | 18.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sterling | Santa Barbara County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.45 | 3.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.28 | 3.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.44 | 16.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.84 | 10.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.88 | 13.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | Sterling | Santa Barbara County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.95 | 44.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.9 | 12.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.71 | 95.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.33 | 16.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.18 | 39.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.35 | 106.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,343.45 | 1,590.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,997 | 25,143 |
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