Temecula, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 16.2% cheaper than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $41,920 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Temecula, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower