Fall River, Wisconsin vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.3% more expensive than Fall River, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,627 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fall River, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Fall River, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Fall River, Wisconsin
Fall River, WI vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fall River, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher