Santa Maria, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 27.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $47,385 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in College Station
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Santa Maria, College Station is:
  Homeowner
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  27.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
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  Personal
  13.6% lower
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