Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Key West, Florida


The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 30.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $52,043 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Key West
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Key West, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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