What is a pro or con of living in Hot Springs, South Dakotacompared to Santa Maria, California?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Hot Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Hot Springs, South Dakota copmared to Santa Maria, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Maria, California could decrease to $37,150 in Hot Springs, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA MARIA vs. HOT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Maria, California vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 25.7% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $37,150 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria, CA vs. Hot Springs, SD

Compared to Santa Maria, Hot Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

29.9% lower

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Maria, California vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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