Melbourne, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 28.6% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $104,167 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher