Round Rock, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 4.2% more expensive than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,103 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Round Rock, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher