Santa Maria, California vs. Kirkwood, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkwood, Missouri is 11.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $66,104 in Kirkwood, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkwood, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Kirkwood
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Kirkwood, MO
Compared to Santa Maria, Kirkwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher