Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 2.1% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,051 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Aurora, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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