Lakewood, Colorado vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 6.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,569 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower