Santa Maria, California vs. Franklin, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, North Carolina is 29.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $21,203 in Franklin, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Franklin
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Franklin, NC
Compared to Santa Maria, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower