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CARY vs. SANTA MARIA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Santa Maria, California
The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is
6.5%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$79,899
in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Cary, Santa Maria is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
3.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.7% lower
Commute
10.2% higher
Health
19.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.1% higher
Cost of Food
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