Warwick, Rhode Island vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.2% more expensive than Warwick, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $101,948 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Warwick, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick, RI vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Warwick, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower