Santa Maria, California vs. Klamath Falls, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Klamath Falls, Oregon is 29.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $473,526 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Klamath Falls, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Klamath Falls
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Klamath Falls, OR
Compared to Santa Maria, Klamath Falls 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower