Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Indiana vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 37.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,665 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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