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About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a sunny, laid-back coastal city with great coffee shops, coworking spaces, and reliable internet—ideal for digital nomads 🌴💻. The walkable downtown, beach views, and mild climate make workdays feel balanced, while a creative community and easy access to LA add extra appeal. A bit pricey, but the lifestyle is hard to beat ☀️🌊

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 113 mm Feb: 131 mm Mar: 109 mm Apr: 18 mm May: 10 mm Jun: 4 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 6 mm Sep: 13 mm Oct: 23 mm Nov: 53 mm Dec: 162 mm Jan: 18°C / 7°C Feb: 19°C / 8°C Mar: 19°C / 9°C Apr: 22°C / 11°C May: 23°C / 13°C Jun: 26°C / 16°C Jul: 29°C / 18°C Aug: 30°C / 19°C Sep: 28°C / 18°C Oct: 26°C / 14°C Nov: 22°C / 10°C Dec: 19°C / 9°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 2.2
Internet Speed 8.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.0
Safety 8.5
Accommodation Cost 1.6
Weather 8.6
Nomad Friendly 5.8
Female Friendly 8.5
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Santa Barbara
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,200.00 per month
Coworking Space $250.00 per month
Coffee $4.50 per cup
Meal (Inexpensive) $18.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $60.00 per month
Mobile Plan $50.00 per month
Beer $6.50 per pint
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70.00 per month

Other cities in United States

Other cities in United States
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 New York $7,270 6.7 Compare
2 Austin $5,545 6.7 Compare
3 Santa Monica $5,680 6.7 Compare
4 Chicago $5,375 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Los Angeles US United States $5,965 6.5 Compare
2 Palm Springs US United States $3,650 5.9 Compare
3 Santa Monica US United States $5,680 6.7 Compare
4 San Luis Obispo US United States $4,870 6.0 Compare

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