Santa Maria, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 45.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $108,129 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  45.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
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  Personal
  1.8% higher
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