Grovetown, Georgia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 31.0% more expensive than Grovetown, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,480 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grovetown, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Grovetown, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Grovetown, Georgia
Grovetown, GA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Grovetown, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower