Alpine, Utah vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.5% cheaper than Alpine, Utah.

You would need a salary of $72,521 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Alpine, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Alpine, Utah
Alpine, UT vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Alpine, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher