Greenwood, Indiana vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 30.1% more expensive than Greenwood, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,144 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwood, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Greenwood, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Greenwood, Indiana
Greenwood, IN vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Greenwood, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher