Prescott Valley, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.8% more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,250 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley, AZ vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Prescott Valley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher