Wildomar, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 12.5% cheaper than Wildomar, California.

You would need a salary of $43,764 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wildomar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Wildomar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Wildomar, California
Wildomar, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Wildomar, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower