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


The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 58.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $61,955 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Gainesville, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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