Santa Maria, California vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 4.5% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $118,538 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Ontario
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower