Santa Maria, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 77.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $150,535 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Jose
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  77.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
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  Personal
  2.0% higher
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