Florence, Alabama vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 174.4% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $137,217 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
778% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Florence, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.4% higher
      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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  929.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher