Cost of Living Calculator - The Villages, Florida vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 120.8% more expensive than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $165,580 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to The Villages, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.8% higher
      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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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