North Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 10.3% more expensive than North Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $82,698 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than North Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas, NV vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to North Las Vegas, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower