Santa Barbara, California vs. Arcadia, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcadia, Florida is 63.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $18,426 in Arcadia, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcadia, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Arcadia
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs. Arcadia, FL
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Arcadia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower