How do I calculate a New Cuyama trip total?

Use the GSA per diem calculator with California and this ZIP or locality selected. Lodging is per night; M&IE is 100% on full days and 75% on the first and last calendar days.

New Cuyama per diem rates

Q: What is the GSA per diem rate for New Cuyama?

GSA does not list New Cuyama as its own key city. ZIP 93254 maps to Santa Barbara: $92 M&IE and peak lodging $262.

Santa Barbara County · ZIP 93254 · FY 2026

Official travel to New Cuyama in Santa Barbara County (sample ZIP 93254) is not its own GSA key city. GSA maps this ZIP to the Santa Barbara high-cost locality : $92 M&IE and peak lodging $262.

First and last travel days use 75% of M&IE ($69). Lodging is a monthly maximum (before tax). Statewide default CONUS is $110 lodging + $68 M&IE when no higher locality applies.

Assigned M&IE: $92
Peak lodging: $262

Calculate New Cuyama per diem Santa Barbara monthly table

Example: 3-night trip in New Cuyama

Four travel days at the assigned Santa Barbara caps: two at 75% M&IE and two at 100%, plus three nights at peak lodging $262.

Lodging: 3 × $262 = $786
M&IE: 2 × $69 + 2 × $92 = $322
Estimated total: $1,108

Frequently asked questions

What is the GSA per diem rate for New Cuyama?

GSA does not publish a separate key-city rate named New Cuyama. ZIP 93254 maps to Santa Barbara: $92 M&IE and peak lodging $262.

How do I calculate a trip to New Cuyama?

Open the GSA calculator with this locality selected, or enter ZIP 93254. First and last days are 75% of M&IE.

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