Santa Barbara, California vs. Destin, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Destin, Florida is 44.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,742 in Destin, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Destin, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Destin
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Destin, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Destin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower