Davis, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 21.2% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $39,416 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Davis, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower