Santa Barbara, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 45.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $51,664 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher