Apple Valley, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 13.8% more expensive than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $56,888 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  13.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.3% higher
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