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

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 37.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,588 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
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• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Santa Maria is:
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  37.2% higher
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  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.6% higher
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  Utilities
  14.2% lower
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  7.0% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
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  Personal
  12.2% higher
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