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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 81.6% more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $335,929 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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