Yuma, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.7% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $83,587 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Yuma, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher