2 openings from $2,803–$2,965/week in Santa Barbara, CA — Case Manager, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 7 furnished places to stay.
2 openings from $2,803–$2,965/week right now.
7 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in California run 11% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.7 | 11% higher |
| Housing | 154.3 | 54% higher |
| Utilities | 158.9 | 59% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.1 | 6% higher |
| Services | 102.6 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,870 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $3,240 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,650 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,840 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $4,119 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Santa Barbara is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Santa Barbara is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Santa Barbara is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.