Santa Maria, California vs. Vienna, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vienna, Virginia is 46.8% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $146,787 in Vienna, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vienna, Virginia is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Vienna
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Vienna, VA
Compared to Santa Maria, Vienna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher