What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Panama City Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 222% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Panama City Beach, Florida?

A salary of $120,900 in Panama City Beach, Florida should increase to $248,529 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PANAMA CITY BEACH vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 105.6% more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $248,529 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Panama City Beach, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

310.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

14.2% higher

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Panama City Beach, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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