Carpinteria, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 36.0% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $51,197 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Carpinteria, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  36.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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