Santa Maria, California vs. Wahoo, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wahoo, Nebraska is 29.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $35,503 in Wahoo, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wahoo, Nebraska is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Wahoo
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Wahoo, NE
Compared to Santa Maria, Wahoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower