Santa Maria, California vs. Fernandina Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fernandina Beach, Florida is 3.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $72,714 in Fernandina Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fernandina Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Fernandina Beach
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Fernandina Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Fernandina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower