Twin Falls, Idaho vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 33.3% more expensive than Twin Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $66,630 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Twin Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Twin Falls, Idaho
Twin Falls, ID vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Twin Falls, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% higher
      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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher