Llano, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 51.2% more expensive than Llano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,592 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Llano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Llano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Llano, Texas
Llano, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Llano, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower