Long Beach, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 23.7% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $38,152 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower