Santa Maria, California vs. Daytona Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Daytona Beach, Florida is 28.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $928,418 in Daytona Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Daytona Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Daytona Beach
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Daytona Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Daytona Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower