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Cost of Living in Santa Ynez, CA

Population: 4,725 | California

215
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Santa Ynez is 115% more expensive than the national average.

208
Housing
368
Home Values
114
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$117,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
+56%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,740/mo
Median Home Value
$1,121,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$3,006/mo

Everyday Prices in Santa Ynez

BLS Average Prices for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.25
Electricity
per kWh
+33% vs US

Climate in Santa Ynez

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

58.4°F
Avg Temperature
19"
Rainfall / Year
0d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 64 62 65 65 68 68 71 72 71 72 68 63
Avg °F 53 53 56 57 59 61 64 64 64 62 57 53
Low °F 43 44 46 48 51 54 57 57 56 51 46 42
Rain" 4.7 4.3 3.3 1.0 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.8 1.2 2.8

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