Carson City, Nevada vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.7% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $54,833 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Carson City, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher