Home & Repair, California

Asphalt Paving cost in Santa Barbara, CA

A typical Asphalt Paving figure in Santa Barbara is about $12 per square foot, about 34% above the national figure of $9.00.

Typical cost

Typical in Santa Barbara

$12

per square foot

Fair price range: $6.70 to $18

On the low end
$6.70
On the high end
$18

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Santa Barbara. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Thickness
  2. Base work
  3. Driveway size
  4. Sealcoat
  5. Access

Ways to pay less

  1. Repair and sealcoat first
  2. Get base work in writing
  3. Ask thickness
  4. Compare overlay vs replace
  5. Schedule in warm months

Asphalt Paving in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Santa Barbara, CA$12
$6.70 to $18
National typical$9.00
$5.00 to $13
Berkeley, CA$12
$6.60 to $17
Fremont, CA$12
$6.60 to $17
Sunnyvale, CA$12
$6.80 to $18
Cambridge, MA$12
$6.55 to $17
Bellevue, WA$12
$6.60 to $17

Other Home & Repair costs in Santa Barbara

Questions people ask

Asphalt Paving in Santa Barbara: what does it cost?

In Santa Barbara, CA, Asphalt Paving typically costs about $12 per square foot, with most prices between $6.70 and $18.

Why is Santa Barbara higher than the national price?

Prices in Santa Barbara run about 34% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.