City Intelligence
Santa Barbara, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Santa Barbara.
COL Index
162
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,600
Home price
$1,300,000
Population
91,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Santa Barbara.
Affordability
10/100
Weak
10
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
41/100
Weak
41
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Santa Barbara
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 86 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $207,760 | 72 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $207,760 | 72 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $207,760 | 72 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $170,970 | 63 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $107,200 | 48 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $107,200 | 48 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $158,290 | 60 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $113,990 | 50 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $123,620 | 52 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Santa Barbara has the local purchasing power of approximately $61,700 in a national-average city.