Huntersville, North Carolina vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 10.7% more expensive than Huntersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,999 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Huntersville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Huntersville, North Carolina
Huntersville, NC vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Huntersville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher