Gainesville, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 142.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $968,444 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
461% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  142.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  534.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
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  Personal
  6.2% higher
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