Santa Maria, California vs. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 18.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $65,634 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheyenne, Wyoming is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Cheyenne
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Cheyenne, WY
Compared to Santa Maria, Cheyenne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower