El Paso, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 48.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,610 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to El Paso, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  48.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
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  Personal
  9.5% higher
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