Pismo Beach, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.0% cheaper than Pismo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $33,987 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pismo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Pismo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Pismo Beach, California
Pismo Beach, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Pismo Beach, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower