Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 19.0% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $40,522 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Carson, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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