Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 124.4% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $224,412 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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