Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 4.0% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,014 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  4.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  29.4% higher
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  Personal
  0.8% lower
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