What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to St. Augustine, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 245% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to St. Augustine, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in St. Augustine, Florida should increase to $103,960 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.

ST. AUGUSTINE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Augustine, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 107.9% more expensive than St. Augustine, Florida.

You would need a salary of $103,960 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Augustine, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to St. Augustine, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

353.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

10.7% higher

Health

16.5% higher

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Personal

4.4% lower

Cost of Food

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St. Augustine, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Augustine, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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