Santa Barbara, California vs. Ocala, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocala, Florida is 61.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $28,912 in Ocala, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocala, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Ocala
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Ocala, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Ocala is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower