Santa Maria, California vs. Brandon, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, Florida is 17.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $139,354 in Brandon, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Brandon
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Brandon, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower