Tustin, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 25.8% cheaper than Tustin, California.

You would need a salary of $37,080 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tustin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Tustin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Tustin, California
Tustin, CA vs. Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Tustin, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower