Dearborn Heights, Michigan vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 31.1% more expensive than Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,551 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Dearborn Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Dearborn Heights, MI vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Dearborn Heights, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher