Hinesville, Georgia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 55.2% more expensive than Hinesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $69,859 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hinesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Hinesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Hinesville, Georgia
Hinesville, GA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Hinesville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher