Cost of Living Calculator - Arizona City, Arizona vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 34.0% more expensive than Arizona City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $100,498 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arizona City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Arizona City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Arizona City, Arizona
Arizona City, AZ vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Arizona City, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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