Frisco, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 0.7% more expensive than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,373 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Frisco, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Frisco, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher