Bakersfield, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.4% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $79,838 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  17.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
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  Personal
  0.2% lower
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