Chandler, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 4.9% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,695 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Chandler, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher