Cost of Living Calculator - Breckenridge, Colorado vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 24.0% cheaper than Breckenridge, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,009 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Breckenridge, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, CO vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Breckenridge, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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