Huntsville, Alabama vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 33.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $136,525 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher