Santa Barbara, California vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 59.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $20,262 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa_Barbara, CA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Santa_Barbara, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower