There are 17 independent living communities serving Santa Barbara, California. This includes 14 communities in Santa Barbara and 3 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in California range from $18 up to $165, with an average expense running approximately $69. The per month expense averages around $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $24,750, which is above the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Santa Barbara can range from $935 per month up to $3,438 per month, with an average cost of about $2,819 per month. This equates to an annual cost of around $33,825.
Santa Barbara is a mid-size city in California. It is located within Santa Barbara County. While the encompassing area has 20,301,672 inhabitants, there are 132,916 residing within the city itself. The senior community constitutes around 30% of the total population.
Santa Barbara has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $42,000 and a mean household income is $74,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The average housing price in Santa Barbara is $513,000, which is higher than the California average of $451,500. Santa Barbara has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.58%.
Santa Barbara has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The area receives ideal amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Santa Barbara has very poor air quality ratings and a moderate rate of crime.