Federal Way, Washington vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.5% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,636 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  9.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  14.3% lower
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