Cost of Living Calculator - Bristol, Virginia vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 56.8% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,424 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Bristol, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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