Here's what it costs to live in Santa Barbara, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,302 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,466,400. Households earn a median of $101,672 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$101,672
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,302
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,466,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$2,459
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,746
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,124
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$4,075
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
88,024
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Santa Barbara?
The cost of living index for Santa Barbara is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Santa Barbara?
The median gross rent in Santa Barbara is $2,302 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Santa Barbara?
The median household income in Santa Barbara is $101,672 per year.
What is the median home value in Santa Barbara?
The median home value in Santa Barbara is $1,466,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Santa Barbara?
Air quality data for Santa Barbara is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Santa Barbara?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology