Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 12.1% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,862 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher