Montecito, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Santa Barbara, CA is 82% cheaper to rent than Montecito, CA, with median rents of $3,967 vs $21,544. Household income is higher in Montecito, CA ($231,005 vs $106,182). Santa Barbara, CA is more renter-heavy at 60.1% renters.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents