Santa Maria, California vs. Ypsilanti, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ypsilanti, Michigan is 21.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $137,809 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ypsilanti, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ypsilanti
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Ypsilanti, MI
Compared to Santa Maria, Ypsilanti is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower