Dublin, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 40.2% cheaper than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $31,680 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Dublin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Dublin, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower