Here's what it costs to live in Santa Barbara, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,413 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,570,800. Households earn a median of $106,182 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$106,182
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,413
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,570,800
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
87,779
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,880
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,594,675
Census ACS
January Avg
53°F
July Avg
66°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.8%
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 $2,413 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 $106,182 per year.
What is the median home value in Santa Barbara?
The median home value in Santa Barbara is $1,570,800 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?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
