Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 42.2% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $28,905 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Alameda, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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