Auburn, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.7% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $45,130 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Auburn, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower