Santa Clara, California vs. Destin, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Destin, Florida is 48.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,712 in Destin, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Destin, Florida is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Destin
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Destin, FL
Compared to Santa Clara, Destin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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