What is a pro or con of living in Santa Maria, Californiacompared to North Augusta, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in Santa Maria.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Maria, California copmared to North Augusta, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in North Augusta, South Carolina should increase to $106,616 in Santa Maria, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH AUGUSTA vs. SANTA MARIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Augusta, South Carolina vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 42.2% more expensive than North Augusta, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $106,616 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Augusta, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than North Augusta, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in North Augusta, South Carolina

North Augusta, SC vs. Santa Maria, CA

Compared to North Augusta, Santa Maria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% lower

Commute

12.9% higher

Health

17.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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North Augusta, South Carolina vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Augusta, SC vs. Santa Maria, CA

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