Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Punta Gorda, Florida


The cost of living in Punta Gorda, Florida is 54.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $33,869 in Punta Gorda, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Punta Gorda, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Punta Gorda
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Punta Gorda, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Punta Gorda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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