Orange, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 26.0% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $74,024 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Orange, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower