New River, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.6% cheaper than New River, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,210 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New River, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than New River, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in New River, Arizona
New River, AZ vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to New River, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher