Santa Maria, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 79.0% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $89,498 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  79.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
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  Personal
  17.9% higher
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