Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 47.9% more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,934 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Bossier City, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher