Tracy, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.9% cheaper than Tracy, California.

You would need a salary of $106,707 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tracy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Tracy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Tracy, California
Tracy, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Tracy, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower