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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 13.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,529 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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