San Diego, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 24.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $60,549 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to San Diego, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower