Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 2.3% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,137 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
75% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.9% higher
Cost of Food
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