Santa Maria, California vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 40.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $19,653 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Santa Maria, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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