Arcadia, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 41.3% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $117,465 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Arcadia, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower