Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,560 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  27.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
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  Personal
  1.8% higher
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