What is a pro or con of living in Santa Maria, Californiacompared to Clarksville, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Santa Maria.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Maria, California copmared to Clarksville, Tennessee?

A salary of $40,000 in Clarksville, Tennessee should increase to $54,685 in Santa Maria, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLARKSVILLE vs. SANTA MARIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarksville, Tennessee vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 36.7% more expensive than Clarksville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,685 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Clarksville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville, TN vs. Santa Maria, CA

Compared to Clarksville, Santa Maria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

14.1% higher

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarksville, Tennessee vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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