Santa Maria, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 32.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $101,993 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in El Paso
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Santa Maria, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower