Bellevue, Washington vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 39.2% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,633 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower