Vista, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.6% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $41,180 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Vista, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower