Buffalo, Wyoming vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 29.8% more expensive than Buffalo, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $64,906 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Buffalo, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Buffalo, Wyoming
Buffalo, WY vs. Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower