Santa Maria, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 11.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $44,481 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher