Santa Barbara, CA , USA
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Living in Santa Barbara, CA , USA: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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78%
Quality of life -
101%
Cost of living -
70%
Connectivity -
96%
Weather
76
Currency | USD |
Population (in millions) | 0.45 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
Best neighborhood to stay | Montecito, Goleta |
Number of museums and galleries | 25 |
Top selling local beer | IPA |
Most popular local dish | Fish Tacos |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Stearns Wharf, Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse |
Discount airline | Allegiant |
Major airline | American Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
Primary train stations | Santa Barbara Station, Goleta Station, Carpinteria Station |
Primary airports | Santa Barbara Airport, Oxnard Airport, Camarillo Airport |
Best rental car company | Enterprise |
Used car costs | 25000 USD |
Apple store addresses | Apple Santa Barbara, 731 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
Power socket type | A,B |
Supply voltage | 120V |
Best electronics store | BestBuy |
Best internet carrier | Spectrum |
Primary cellular carrier | Verizon |
Average monthly cost for internet | $60.00 |
The best drug store | CVS |
Best restaurant chain | The Lark |
The best grocery store | Trader Joe's |
The most popular fashion brand | Anthropologie |
GDP per capita | $77,945 / year |
Average annual income | $90,000 |
Sales tax rate | 8.75% |
Income tax rate | 9.3% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 0 |
Average mortgage rate | 4.25% |
Suggested ATM take out | 200 USD |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bank of America |
Average tip in restaurant | 15-20% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Less common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 805-897-2300 (police), 805-569-5400 (ambulance), 805- |
Polution per square meter | 545 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
Main religion | Christianity |
78%
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84%
Safety, freedom, rights -
91%
Traffic -
111%
Property to income -
16%
Crime -
69%
Healthcare -
96%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,406 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.79% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $1,675 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $43,750 |
101%
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Purchasing Power
74%
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Rent
90%
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Food
118%
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Restaurant
116%
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Workspace
31%
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Transport
17%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $2,933.75 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $2,607.14 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $5,733.33 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $4,500.00 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $14.25 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.21 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $4.95 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | $4.99 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | $27.89 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $3.06 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $17.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $2.42 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.75 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $10.84 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $26.41 |
Apples (1kg) | $7.24 |
Oranges (1kg) | $6.13 |
Potato (1kg) | $5.87 |
Lettuce (1 head) | $4.66 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | $8.13 |
Tomato (1kg) | $6.69 |
Banana (1kg) | $2.08 |
Onion (1kg) | $5.51 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $22.04 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $28.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $130.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $12.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $6.50 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $8.99 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.50 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.70 |
Cappuccino (regular) | $5.96 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $193.47 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.17 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $96.49 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $86.50 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $14.25 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $14.50 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.80 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $62.50 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | $1.45 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $40,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $27,329.80 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $4.50 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $3.10 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $49.99 |