Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs West Palm Beach, Florida


The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 50.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $84,259 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Barbara, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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