Sanger, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 22.4% more expensive than Sanger, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,113 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanger, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Sanger, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Sanger, Texas
Sanger, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Sanger, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher