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Santa Maria, California - San Diego, California

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A salary of $85,000 in Santa Maria, California should increase to $104,018 in San Diego, California

Santa Maria U.S. Avg. San Diego

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Cost of Living IndexesSanta MariaSan Diego
Overall117143
Food110106
Housing139237
Utilities110112
Transportation109111
Health112110
Miscellaneous106103
100=national average

San Diego is 22% more expensive than Santa Maria.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 70% more expensive in San Diego.


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