Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.9% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,264 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Castle Rock, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower