Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 34.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,240 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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