Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Kentucky vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.9% more expensive than Alexandria, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $95,943 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Alexandria, Kentucky
Alexandria, KY vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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