Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 33.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,726 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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