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RIVERSIDE vs. SANTA MARIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Riverside, California vs. Santa Maria, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is
9.5%
cheaper
than Riverside, California.
You would need a salary of
$54,318
in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is
cheaper
than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Riverside, Santa Maria is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
6.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.3% lower
Commute
34.8% lower
Health
29.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.7% lower
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