Lawton, Oklahoma vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 63.4% more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $81,696 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, OK vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lawton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher