Santa Barbara, CA vs Montecito, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Santa Barbara, CA is 80% cheaper to rent than Montecito, CA, with median rents of $3,642 vs $18,039. 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