Orlando, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.5% more expensive than Orlando, Florida.

You would need a salary of $74,039 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orlando, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Orlando, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Orlando, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher