Santa Maria, California vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 42.7% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $171,203 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Gilroy
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% higher
      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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher