What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Pembroke Pines, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 233% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Pembroke Pines, Florida?

A salary of $136,000 in Pembroke Pines, Florida should increase to $254,810 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.

PEMBROKE PINES vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pembroke Pines, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 87.4% more expensive than Pembroke Pines, Florida.

You would need a salary of $254,810 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Pembroke Pines, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Pembroke Pines, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

87.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

269.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

29.4% lower

Health

14.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Pembroke Pines, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pembroke Pines, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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