Atlanta, Georgia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.0% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $88,775 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  2.9% higher
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Seattle, WashingtonArlington, TexasCompare
Detroit, MichiganWashington, District of ColumbiaCompare
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaCompare
White Bear Lake city (Ramsey County), MinnesotaEmpire township, MichiganCompare
Paris, TexasStephenville, TexasCompare
Roseburg, OregonRedmond, OregonCompare
Odessa, TexasHaltom City, TexasCompare
Seattle, WashingtonScottsdale, ArizonaCompare
Orlando, FloridaNew York, New YorkCompare
New Smyrna Beach, FloridaKey Largo, FloridaCompare

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.