Santa Maria, California vs. Middleton, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middleton, Idaho is 7.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $46,087 in Middleton, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middleton, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Middleton
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Middleton, ID
Compared to Santa Maria, Middleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower