Augusta, Georgia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 53.3% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $214,597 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, GA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Augusta, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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