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Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Cost of living & highest-paying careers
The cost of living in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara is 9% higher than the US national average, with an index of 108.8 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 51% above the US average.
Cost of Living
108.8
9% more expensive than the national average
Housing
151.4
51% more expensive than average
Highest-Paying Jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Natural sciences managers$175,400
Lawyers$170,970
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024)