Santa Barbara, California vs. South Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Sarasota, Florida is 43.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $28,247 in South Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in South Sarasota
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. South Sarasota, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, South Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower