What is a pro or con of living in Santa Maria, Californiacompared to Show Low, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Santa Maria.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Maria, California copmared to Show Low, Arizona?

A salary of $75,000 in Show Low, Arizona should increase to $91,416 in Santa Maria, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHOW LOW vs. SANTA MARIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Show Low, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 21.9% more expensive than Show Low, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $91,416 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Show Low, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Show Low, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Show Low, Arizona

Show Low, AZ vs. Santa Maria, CA

Compared to Show Low, Santa Maria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

37.2% higher

Health

14.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Show Low, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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