Santa Maria, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 14.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $81,687 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Santa Maria, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower