Cost of Living Calculator - Sanibel, Florida vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 33.7% more expensive than Sanibel, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,840 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanibel, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sanibel, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel, FL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sanibel, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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