Santa Barbara, California vs. Vero Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vero Beach, Florida is 56.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $43,690 in Vero Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vero Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Vero Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Vero Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Vero Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower