Miami, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 78.0% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $133,517 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Miami, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  78.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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