Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 49.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $38,221 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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