Compare Santa Barbara
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Overview
Compare Santa Barbara with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Santa Barbara United States | Newport Beach United States | Encinitas United States | Dana Point United States | Cupertino United States | Los Gatos United States | Kirkland United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 95% | 95% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5,010 | $5,255 | $4,540 | $5,380 | $5,855 | $5,800 | $4,400 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2,950 | $3,200 | $3,050 | $3,200 | $3,400 | $3,150 | $2,500 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20.00 | $22.00 | $18.00 | $22.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 88 | 88 | 89 | 88 | 94 | 87 | 87 |
| Female Safety | 85 | 87 | 84 | 85 | 92 | 85 | 85 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 90 | 92 | 87 | 86 | 88 | 92 | 88 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 260 Mbps | 281 Mbps | 227 Mbps | 341 Mbps | 182 Mbps | 193 Mbps | 344 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 92 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 100 | 99 |
| Population | 0.09M | 0.09M | 0.06M | 0.03M | 0.06M | 0.03M | 0.09M |
| Avg Temp | 16.30°C | 17.20°C | 17.40°C | 17.50°C | 13.90°C | 13.70°C | 10.50°C |