Santa Barbara, California vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 55.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $22,235 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower